Boat tour around Capri from Sorrento: Swim, caves & lunch

Eight hours circling Capri: four caves, the Faraglioni, swimming stops and a walk through town

This eight-hour shared boat tour departs Sorrento at 9am and circles the entire island of Capri, visiting the White, Green and Del Corallo grottos plus the Faraglioni rock formations. You swim at multiple stops along the way, snorkel with provided equipment, and stop for a caprese lunch at a seaside restaurant before spending three to four hours walking freely through Capri's town center. The boat returns to Sorrento around 5pm with a final swimming stop on the way back.

The experience

The boat leaves the port of Sorrento at 9am near Bar Ruccio, skirting the Sorrento peninsula before reaching Capri. Once there, the tour moves through the White, Green and Del Corallo caves in sequence (each one a different shade of water and rock), then passes the Faraglioni, the three stacked rock formations that rise from the sea. The entire circumnavigation takes the morning and early afternoon, with stops built in specifically for swimming and snorkeling whenever the boat pauses.

Snorkeling gear is provided, and you can use it at any of the swimming stops along the route. The boat carries a free bar with soft drinks, beer and homemade limoncello. Around midday, you stop for lunch at Le Sirene restaurant, where a caprese sandwich (mozzarella, tomato, basil and olive oil) is included. After eating, you have three to four hours to walk through Capri's town center on your own: shops, cafes and the main piazza are all within reach on foot.

The Blue Grotto is included only if the waiting time is under 30 minutes. If you want to enter regardless of the queue, there is an extra charge of 14 euros paid at the municipal ticket office on the spot. The boat returns to Sorrento around 5pm, with one more swimming stop on the return journey. A guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian throughout the day. An embarkation and disembarkation fee of 5 euros per person applies at both Sorrento and Capri ports.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• caprese sandwich lunch (mozzarella, tomato, basil, oil and salt).
• free bar on the boat with soft drinks, beer and homemade limoncello.
• live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
• pickup included from the port of Sorrento.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Senior (60 to 90 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 10 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 55

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Fernando’s Boats Srl

Is this one for you?This tour suits anyone who wants to see all of Capri's main sights (the caves, the Faraglioni and the town) in a single day without renting a boat or planning stops themselves. The fixed schedule and included lunch mean the eight hours hold together without building it piece by piece, and the multiple swimming stops let you enter the water whenever the boat pauses.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (2 to 10 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I swim during this boat tour around Capri?

Yes. The tour includes multiple swimming stops as the boat circles the island, and snorkeling equipment is provided at no extra cost. You can enter the water at any of these designated stops.

What are the Faraglioni and will I see them on this tour?

The Faraglioni are three tall rock formations that rise directly from the sea off Capri's coast. The boat passes them during the circumnavigation of the island, and they are one of the main sights of the day.

Is the Blue Grotto included in this tour?

The Blue Grotto stop is included only if the waiting time is less than 30 minutes. If you want to enter when the queue is longer, you can pay an additional 14 euros at the municipal ticket office on the day.

How much free time do I have in Capri town?

After lunch, you have three to four hours to explore Capri's town center on your own. The main shops, restaurants and piazza are all within walking distance of the port.

What is included in the lunch on this tour?

Lunch is a caprese sandwich made with mozzarella, tomato, basil and olive oil, served at Le Sirene restaurant. Drinks on the boat (soft drinks, beer and homemade limoncello) are also included throughout the day.

What time does the boat leave Sorrento and when does it return?

The boat departs from the port of Sorrento at 9am and returns around 5pm. The meeting point is near Bar Ruccio, the main bar in the port.